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[cmalak]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Serge.......The Moon 750 looks like a spectacular player. The ESS SABRE32 Reference Audio DAC seems to be the new leader, and no doubt sounds awesome in this player.

It will be interesting to see if McIntosh uses the new EES SABER32 Reference Audio DAC in there upcoming new MDA1xxx.

If I recall correctly, Ron-C said the new MVP881 does not use the new ESS SABER32 DAC, which I found surprising, especially considering the homerun performance the ESS SABER24 Reference dual quad DAC has had in the MCD500.

So Dan, are you going to upgrade the Oppo to SE given the use of the 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip set or are you going to use it solely as a Bluray player and wait for a better player like the Simaudio or others that design around that chip set? I may still upgrade the Oppo just to see and have it around and still go with a better unit down the road. What are your thoughts?

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by cmalak

So Dan, are you going to upgrade the Oppo to SE given the use of the 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip set or are you going to use it solely as a Bluray player and wait for a better player like the Simaudio or others that design around that chip set? I may still upgrade the Oppo just to see and have it around and still go with a better unit down the road. What are your thoughts?

Cyril.......I am not a big fan of surround audio for music. I have discovered a few surround mixes that are appealing, but for the most part surround music doesn't satisfy me in the way that a well set up two channel system does. At this time the jury is still out on whether I will go for the upgrade or not. I like surround sound for movies, but not much for music only.

[Mighty Favog]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I like it. I've grown used to it when I had a Levinson. Nostalgia?

I'd like to see one with Nixie tubes...

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Mighty Favog

I'd like to see one with Nixie tubes...

That's a bit too nostalgic for me..

[1KW]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Cyril.......At this time the jury is still out on whether I will go for the upgrade or not.

:Carwash: Everyone wants to read your review